Basic and translational neuroscience of mental health
Psychobiological basis of neuro-rehabilitation, translational models of neuropsychiatric conditions, underlying mechanisms and biomarkers of environmental and lifestyle influence in mental health, including physical exercise-induced brain plasticity, and psychiatric impacts of early life adversities.
Research Focus 1
Neuroimaging studies and innovative cognitive rehabilitation of mental disorders
Neuroscience of cognitive rehabilitation, social cognition, neurobiology of mood disorders, non-invasive brain stimulation, neuroimaging using PET and MRI, neuropsychological assessment using fNIRS and EEG, mix-reality and artificial intelligence.
Research Focus 2
Behavioral and psychiatric rehabilitation
Neuropsychiatric and vocational rehabilitation programmes, psychophysiology of mind-body interventions, stress management, mindfulness-based interventions, neuroimaging in physical and mindfulness exercise.
Research Focus 3
Psychosocial and cultural aspects of mental health
Social and cultural influences on mental health, stigma and discrimination related to mental illness, psychosocial interventions for mental disorders, social and cultural factors in help-seeking behavior for mental health issues, cultural diversity and mental health.
Research Focus 4
Service use and social policy of mental health
Mental health help-seeking and service use, well-being of children and adolescents, social capital and resilience, social policy and social service system.
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